Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bockmann Big Champion E SKA
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 704kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B carries 1,299kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 704kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,299kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2400kg (GVWR) |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1401kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Total length | - | 4726mm |
| Total width | - | 2350mm |
| Stalls | - | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 1,299kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 704kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 704kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B carries 1,299kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 704kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,299kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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